UM to present free concert by U.S. Marine Band, Oct. 14

By Elizabeth Amore….The University of Miami will host a free concert by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band on Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the BankUnited Center on UM’s Coral Gables campus.

The event is free but a ticket is required for entry. Individuals may pick up tickets in advance at the UM BankUnited Center box office or by calling 305-284-4443. There is a limit of two tickets per request.

Ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m. For security purposes, items larger than a purse will not be permitted. This concert is sponsored by the UM City of Coral Gables Night.

Established in 1798, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs a blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music at hundreds of events annually for the President of the United States and the commandant of the Marine Corps. They also tour in the fall, a tradition started in 1891 by legendary 17th director John Philip Sousa.